Saugatuck
City in Allegan County, Michigan
Saugatuck is a city in Allegan County, Michigan, with 865 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 594 ft (181 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Douglas, 1.5 miles S.
- 865residents (2020 Census)
- 594 ftelevation · 181 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 622 / sq mipopulation density
- 49453main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Saugatuck
Saugatuck ( SAW-gə-tuck) is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 865 at the 2020 census. The city is within Saugatuck Township, but is administratively autonomous.
Originally a lumber town and port, Saugatuck, along with the adjacent city of Douglas, became a noted art colony and tourist destination in the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century. In the early 20th century, Saugatuck was home to the famous Big Pavilion, a large dance hall that attracted bands and visitors from across the Midwest. The building was a popular destination on Lake Michigan from its construction in 1909 until it burned down on May 6, 1960.
Today, tourists are drawn to the art galleries, harbor, marinas, scenery, unusual stores, the view from atop Mount Baldhead, and tourist attractions as well as Oval Beach on Lake Michigan, which enjoys a worldwide reputation and was highlighted as the representative beach for Michigan in a 2026 ranking of U.S. states by the number of natural beaches. Nearby are Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Allegan State Game Area as is the city of Holland. Saugatuck is known as a popular vacation destination for the LGBT+ community with similar cultural attributes as Fire Island Pines and Provincetown, Massachusetts.
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Living in Saugatuck
- Median household income
- $121,178
- Median home value
- $650,800
- Median rent
- $616/mo
- Median age
- 53.9
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Saugatuck had 865 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 865 |
|---|---|
| Density | 622 per sq mi (240 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Saugatuck at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 865 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.39 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km²) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6607° N, 86.2047° W |
| ZIP codes | 49453, 49406 |
| Official website | saugatuckcity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2671700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Saugatuck
- Douglas1.5 mi S
- Fennville6.8 mi SE
- Holland9.1 mi NE
- Beechwood10.4 mi NE
- Zeeland14.4 mi NE
- South Haven18.2 mi S
- Allegan20.6 mi SE
- Hudsonville22.0 mi NE
- Bloomingdale22.5 mi SE
- Breedsville22.6 mi S
- Hopkins22.6 mi E
- Bangor24.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Saugatuck
What county is Saugatuck in?
Saugatuck is in Allegan County, Michigan.
What is the population of Saugatuck, MI?
865 people lived in Saugatuck at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Saugatuck, MI?
The main ZIP code is 49453. Other ZIP codes: 49406.
What is the elevation of Saugatuck?
594 feet (181 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Saugatuck?
Douglas (1.5 mi), Fennville (6.8 mi), Holland (9.1 mi), Beechwood (10.4 mi), Zeeland (14.4 mi).
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